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Posted by: Burner02
I was talking with a friend earlier this evening. He was talking with a personal trainer about lifting techniques. One thing was chest training. Iguess it might be able to apply to other areas, but let's stick to the chest.
I believe it was called 'Static' lifting. Basically, take a weight that is way heavier than normal, and unrack it, lower it just a little bit for a count of *** seconds then re rack.
I think I've read about this type of training a long time ago, but only for an occasional workout, like doing negatives.
I think this kind of workout can / will increase your strength, but limit your flexibility / range of motion.
What do you think?
Posted by: Fade
I don't think it'll hurt ROM. You're not gonna do it all the time.
Posted by: Burner02
I didn't think so, but does seem a bit unorthodox.
Ever tried it?
Posted by: twarrior
I recently read an article reference to negatives that advises this form of training causes a huge spike in cortisol. I haven't heard about statis, but it sounds very much like a negatives style.
Posted by: Josh
I think you're talking about Static Contraction Training, see www.precisiontraining.com
- Josh
Posted by: twarrior
Interesting read. I wonder if anyone here has ever tried that approach. For the last 4 weeks I have been using Sergio Oliva's 8 sets of 8 workout and have increased my size and strength quite a bit. The SCT requires a spotter in the gym which I don't utilize.
Posted by: Snake_Eyes
Isometric training doesn't require that it be the only form of training you use in a session.
I use it quite frequently as a precursor to a heavy set.
About negatives and cortisol: Any major form of stress will release cortisol. Cortisol is not the devil's tool; without it, you wouldn't be able to grow. Its part of the adaptive process just as much as the anabolic hormones are.
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